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We got through but it is great it's coming for a second time. As I was walking up some guy gave me a "fast pass" ticket and me and my boys got to go through a shorter line.

Hopefully Dayton Moore comes up again. Last year's KC night was a blast.

Greg

Moose signs a 2 year, 14.3M contract with the Royals.

KC had a great off season.

Greg

Pitchers and catchers reporting on the 18th

PITCHERS (18)

No. 54 — Scott Alexander, L/L, 6-2, 190, 26
No. 50 — Miguel Almonte, R/R, 6-2, 180, 23
No. 55 — Tim Collins, L/L, 5-7, 170, 26
No. 17 — Wade Davis, R/R, 6-5, 220, 30
No. 41 — Danny Duffy, L/L, 6-3, 205, 27
No. 33 — Brian Flynn, L/L, 6-7, 250, 26
No. 40 — Kelvin Herrera, R/R, 5-10, 200, 26
No. 44 — Luke Hochevar, R/R, 6-5, 225, 32
No. 31 — Ian Kennedy, R/R, 6-0, 200, 31
No. 39 — Kris Medlen, S/R, 5-10, 190, 30
No. 63 — Alec Mills, R/R, 6-4, 185, 24
No. 48 — Joakim Soria, R/R, 6-3, 200, 32
No. 64 — Matthew Strahm, R/L, 6-4, 180, 24
No. 51 — Jason Vargas, L/L, 6-0, 215, 33
No. 30 — Yordano Ventura, R/R, 6-0, 180, 25
No. 36 — Edinson Volquez, R/R, 6-0, 220, 32
No. 32 — Chris Young, R/R, 6-10, 255, 37
No. 15 — Kyle Zimmer, R/R, 6-3, 215, 24

CATCHERS (3)

No. 7 — Tony Cruz, R/R, 5-11, 215, 29
No. 9 — Drew Butera, R/R, 6-1, 200, 32
No. 13 — Salvador Perez, R/R, 6-3, 240, 26

NON-ROSTER INVITES

PITCHERS (9)

No. 72 — Christian Binford, R/R, 6-6, 220, 23
No. 73 — Jonathan Dziedzic, R/L, 6-0, 165, 25
No. 53 — Dillon Gee, R/R, 6-1, 205, 30
No. 59 — David Huff, S/L, 6-1, 210, 31
No. 37 — John Lannan, L/L, 6-4, 235, 31
No. 79 — Aroni Nina, R/R, 6-4, 180, 26
No. 75 — Brooks Pounders, R/R, 6-4, 270, 25
No. 68 — Sam Selman, R/L, 6-3, 195, 25
No. 67 — Chien-Ming Wang, R/R, 6-4, 225, 36

CATCHERS (3)

No. 78 — Zane Evans, R/R, 6-2, 210, 24
No. 70 — Cam Gallagher, R/R, 6-3, 210, 23
No. 71 — Parker Morin, L/R, 5-11, 195, 24

With Dyson starting the year on the DL Reymond Fuentes gets the start in RF over Orlando. Kinda surprising, though Paulo was solid last year.

iamjacobm wrote:With Dyson starting the year on the DL Reymond Fuentes gets the start in RF over Orlando. Kinda surprising, though Paulo was solid last year.

It was only because Matt Harvey is a right hander.

Greg

Escobar just made the highlight play of the year...
On a ball hit to shallow CF, he slides to make an over the shoulder catch,
Only to hop up and throw a strike to first base for a double play!
Gold Glove moment. Watch it on the Top10 highlights.

I loved Hosmer's reaction. You could see him mouth the word "wow," at the conclusion of the play.

Greg

Dyson back to KC, Fuentes to Omaha.

iamjacobm wrote:Dyson back to KC, Fuentes to Omaha.

'Twas only a matter of time...

Coyote wrote:

iamjacobm wrote:Dyson back to KC, Fuentes to Omaha.

'Twas only a matter of time...

Dyson's first AB, RBI single, later in the inning, run scored.

Some pretty relevant comments from the announcers tonight. 8/9 hitters of Infante/Dyson is pretty iffy hitting with no real PH guy waiting on the bench.

Gotta think they make a move at some point for a little more pop off the bench.

Actually they are probably better off than last year. Infante is hitting better so far. For the RF spot, Rios was awful. He started good the first week, but after he got hit in the wrist, never got back on track. He did seem to be better in the post season though. Ned, since he has been in KC has hardly ever used pinch hitters. He uses pinch runners late than pinch hitters.

Greg

Moose with a torn ALC, done for the year.

iamjacobm wrote:Moose with a torn ALC, done for the year.

Same play where Gordo busted up his wrist

I really hate losing Moose. One of my favorites.

That being said, it's cool seeing Eibner and Merrifield getting their shots at MLB.

Greg

Greg S wrote:That being said, it's cool seeing Eibner and Merrifield getting their shots at MLB.

And Eibner'a first MLB hit was a double!

Coyote wrote:

Greg S wrote:That being said, it's cool seeing Eibner and Merrifield getting their shots at MLB.

And Eibner'a first MLB hit was a double!

And his first Salvy Splash

And Eibner gets his second Salvy Splash as he hits a game winning walk off single, as the Royals score 7 in the bottom of the 9th for an Epic 8-7 comeback win

Eibner suffers an ankle injury and is carted off the field.

Meanwhile CWS fans are upset they were swept by a AAA team.

Is KC stuffing the ballot again?

Omar Infante sent down.

Thought this was funny:

http://www.royalsreview.com/2016/6/16/1 ... 1464371785

iamjacobm wrote:Omar Infante sent down.

He was designated for assignment with the Royals owing him about $17 million. I don't see him coming to Omaha. After he is not claimed on waivers he will get his money from the Royals and go elsewhere or retire.

Greg

Top prospect Raul Mondesi called up to KC. Whit Merrifield back to Omaha.

Also I am very glad the Royals got it done last year, b/c this season...woof.

Was at the games Sunday and Monday. Sunday they were giving out Wade Davis bobbleheads. The sponsor was Creighton University.

Greg

iamjacobm wrote:Also I am very glad the Royals got it done last year, b/c this season...woof.

I did not have the best feeling going into this year. I think you have to go back to the Yankees maybe in the 90's for a team that went to the World Series 3 years in a row. Definitely time to hit reset and start building for next year.

Greg

iamjacobm wrote:Also I am very glad the Royals got it done last year, b/c this season...woof.

Don't sweat it, there is still like 6,503 games left this MLB season.

The Nationals were asking about Wade David, but the Royal's wanted their top prospect Lucas Giolito.

Danny Duffy has a no-hitter (14 K, BB) after 7 innings. He has turned into the Royals ace, when he was the last pitcher out just a few years ago...

Coyote wrote:Danny Duffy has a no-hitter (14 K, BB) after 7 innings. He has turned into the Royals ace, when he was the last pitcher out just a few years ago...

Duffy loses the no-hitter on the third pitch in the 8th, but ends up with a new Royal's record 18K. After 105+ pitches I doubt he will come out for the 9th.

Really cool article on how the Royals reached out to Caleb Schwab's family (the 10 year old who died at Schlitterbahn).

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-co ... 37758.html

Sad off season news: Yordano Ventura was killed in a car crash in the Dominican Republic.

Coyote wrote:Sad off season news: Yordano Ventura was killed in a car crash in the Dominican Republic.

A young up-and-comer. Had a promising career and life ahead of him.

First time I saw him pitch was in KC at the Future's Game when they were hosting the MLB All Star Game. Then got to watch him in Omaha and again in KC for the Royals. Loved him. So sad.

Greg

The Royal's just recorded its third straight year with 2,000,000 in attendance.

They are also again leading MLB for highest TV ratings in their local market. During the summer months the Royals are #1 in KC including Cable and network.

Greg